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01TUFFLAKE® 3620

TUFFLAKE® 3620 Aluminum Paste

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

TUFFLAKE 3620 is a bright, medium particle size silver dollar, non-leafing aluminum pigment. It is degradation resistant.

-Non-leafing


PRODUCT APPLICATION

TUFFLAKE aluminum pigments are circulation-resistant, specifically designed to withstand mechanical forces and maintain their target appearance. They are primarily used in automotive coating applications and metallic finishes.
– OEM
– Refinish


TECHNICAL DATA

Grade

400 mesh grade

Screen Analysis (Max Retained)

0.01%

Non-Volatile By Weight (Target)

78% by weight

Non-Volatile By Volume (Calculated)

51.8% by volume

Particle Size-Microns (Target)

18

Specific Gravity

1.79

Weight Volume (lbs/gallon)

14.91

Solvent

Mixture of mineral spirits and high aromatic [MS/HA]


INCORPORATION GUIDELINES

The paste should be pre-soaked in a solvent at a paste:solvent ratio of between 1:1 to 3:1. Pre-soaking generally takes from one to eight hours. Finer grades typically take longer than coarser grades. Use low shear, slow speed mixing to achieve a smooth consistency free of agglomerates. High shear dispersion techniques should be avoided, as they will distort the aluminum flakes.


SAFETY AND HANDLING

Aluminum pigment should be stored in the original shipping container and kept tightly sealed. Store containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated, and properly rated area. Avoid any conditions that will suspend or float the particles in the air, creating a dust cloud. Avoid all possible sources of ignition. For additional information, please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product, available from Silberline upon request. An SDS is supplied with all samples of this grade.


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